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Should I remove my cat's sebaceous cysts if they aren't bothering him?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My cat has three sebaceous cysts. They seem to have stopped growing in size for now and they dont seem to bother him too much. I was wondering if there is any harm in waiting to get them removed, or not getting them removed at all?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on July 25th, 2017

If you are sure they are benign sebaceous cysts, you can monitor them for rapid change or growth. Keep the area clean and dry. If they become infected, ulcerated, cause pain or restrict movement, then you can discuss surgical resection with your veterinarian.

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    Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

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    Hello, sebaceous cysts are benign and are only really removed for aesthetic reasons or if they are bothering your cat. Otherwise, they should not cause any harm to you cat. Monitor for any changes in appearance or if they grow in size as those may indicate that you should remove them. Hope this helps.

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